Privacy Policy

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By accessing and using https://zendiscoveries.com (hereinafter referred to as the “website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy posted on the website, which are incorporated by reference.

The term “you” refers to any individual or entity that uses, visits, and/or views the website. Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures (“company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) reserves the right to amend or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion without notice. By continuing to use the website, you accept any such amendments. It is your responsibility to periodically review the website for updates.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must not access or use the website..

AGE AND UNITED STATES USE ONLY

All information and content on https://zendiscoveries.com are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. Children, as defined in our Privacy Policy, are prohibited from using this website. We do not intend to offer products or services to individuals located within the European Union as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Furthermore, we make no representation that the information, products, or services provided on this website are available or appropriate for use outside of the United States, including but not limited to the European Union.

We are committed to respecting the privacy of your personal information. By using this website, you expressly accept our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy for more detailed information.

DISCLAIMER

Your acceptance of our Disclaimer is also incorporated into these Terms and Conditions. For more information, please review the full Disclaimer.

MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND GOVERNING LAW

By using this website, you expressly waive your right to bring any legal claims, either now or in the future, arising out of or related to this website and any of our products/services. In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy related to your use of the website, these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington and the United States.

You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Washington, without regard to principles of conflict of law, regardless of the parties’ locations at the time the dispute arises.

You further agree to resolve any disputes or claims through mandatory arbitration in the state of Washington, and you will bear the full cost of arbitration as permitted by law. Your good faith participation in arbitration is a prerequisite to pursuing any other legal remedies, such as litigation. If a legal claim is initiated following arbitration, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs associated with the legal action.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All materials on this website, including but not limited to text, blog posts, logos, trademarks, graphics, files, services, products, videos, audio, applications, computer code, designs, downloads, and other content (collectively referred to as the “Content”), are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, as well as laws related to unfair competition. This does not apply to content lawfully obtained from third parties.

You are granted a limited, revocable license to print or download Content solely for personal, non-commercial, non-transferable, informational, and educational purposes, provided that it does not violate any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.

You agree not to copy, duplicate, modify, publish, display, distribute, reproduce, store, transmit, create derivative works, reverse engineer, sell, rent, or license any part of the Content without our prior written consent. You are responsible for complying with intellectual property laws and any violations of these Terms and Conditions.

USER CONTENT AND LAWFUL USE OF THE WEBSITE

For any content or information you upload, display, post, transmit, send, email, or submit to us on the website or any of our social media channels, you represent and warrant that you either own that content or have express permission from the rightful owner to use and distribute it.

By submitting content, you grant us and our affiliates, officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to identify, publish, post, reformat, copy, distribute, display, edit, and reproduce your content on our website and social media platforms for any purpose. You are solely responsible for any damages resulting from the infringement of copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights related to the content you provide.

You agree not to upload, display, post, transmit, distribute, send, email, or submit any content to the website or our social media channels that:

(a) is illegal, or infringes upon the rights of others,
(b) is defamatory, abusive, profane, hateful, vulgar, obscene, libelous, pornographic, or threatening,
(c) encourages or advocates conduct that constitutes a criminal offense, gives rise to civil liability, or violates any law,
(d) distributes harmful material such as spyware, viruses, malicious software, or other harmful content,
(e) attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the website, or
(f) sends unsolicited or unauthorized material or disrupts the operation of the website.

You agree to use the website solely for lawful purposes and are liable for any damages resulting from violations of these Terms and Conditions.

THIRD PARTY LINKS

This website may include links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience. We may serve as an affiliate for some of these third-party websites by promoting or advertising their products or services; however, we do not own or control these third-party sites. Once you click on a third-party link and leave this website, you are no longer governed by our Terms and Conditions.

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or any information provided on these third-party websites. You assume all risks associated with using these third-party websites, and any transactions made between you and those sites are strictly between you and the third party. We are not liable for any damages or issues arising from your use of these third-party websites or resources.

USE OF OUR PAID AND FREE PRODUCTS

We may offer free products for download as well as sell paid courses, programs, physical or digital products, and related materials (collectively referred to as “products”) on this website. You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use these products solely for your personal use.

You acknowledge that you have no rights to share, modify, sell, edit, copy, reproduce, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, enhance, or otherwise exploit our products. You are prohibited from selling or redistributing any of our products, whether free or paid, without our express written consent.

TERMINATION

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse access, remove content, restrict your usage, or revoke and terminate your access to our website, including any content published by you or us, at any time and for any reason, without notice.

NO WARRANTIES

All content, information, products, and/or services provided on this website are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the content, information, materials, products, and/or services provided on this website. We do not guarantee that the website will meet your requirements, nor that the content presented will be current, complete, or free from errors. We disclaim all warranties, express and implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

NO REFUNDS

All sales of products and/or services on this website are final. No refunds will be provided. We are committed to offering exceptional value, and each of our products and services is designed with the principle of giving more than receiving. Our prices are deliberately kept affordable compared to market standards to ensure you have access to valuable tools and information at a reasonable cost.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

You agree that under no circumstances shall we, our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, equitable, special, punitive, exemplary, or any other damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to all content, information, products, services, and graphics provided herein.

You expressly acknowledge that your use of the website is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for the accuracy of any personal information you provide, the outcomes of your actions, personal and business results, and any other use related to the website.

Furthermore, you agree that neither we, nor our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us shall be liable for any damages resulting from:

Errors or omissions on the website, delays or denials of any products or services, performance failures, interruptions in operation, website attacks such as viruses or hacking, or other system failures;
Any loss of income, data, revenue, profits, business, or goodwill related to the website;
Unauthorized access or theft of your information by third parties, regardless of our negligence; or
The use or misuse of any information, products, and/or services offered on this website.

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on negligence, breach of contract, tort, or any other legal theory. You agree that we make no express or implied guarantees regarding the content provided here, and no specific results are promised to you.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures, including its officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us, harmless from all losses, claims, damages, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, or judgments, including any related costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys’ fees (“Liabilities”), arising, in whole or in part, from:

(a) your actions or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, or those of your agents, directors, officers, employees, or representatives;
(b) your actions and use of the website, including the purchase of products and services;
(c) your violation of any laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances;
(d) your violation of any terms and conditions of this website; or
(e) any infringement by you or another user of your account on the intellectual property or other rights of any individual.

We will notify you promptly of any such claims or liabilities and reserve the right to defend such claims, liabilities, or damages at your expense. You agree to fully cooperate and provide assistance to us, upon request, without any additional cost, to defend such claims.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures concerning your use of this website. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, discussions, negotiations, or proposals between us, whether electronic, oral, or written.

A printed version of this entire agreement, including the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, as well as any notices provided in electronic form, shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings related to this website to the same extent and under the same conditions as other business contracts and records maintained in printed form.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court, regulatory authority, or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be considered omitted from this agreement. The remainder of the agreement will remain in full force and effect, and may be modified as necessary to maintain its effectiveness to the fullest extent allowed by law.

CONTACT

For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER

Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures (“company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides general educational information on various topics related to mindful travel, wellness, and other content as a public service. This information should not be construed as professional, financial, real-estate, tax, travel, blog, or photography advice. The views and opinions expressed on this website are solely personal opinions.

The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website.

Please read this Disclaimer carefully, as we reserve the right to modify it at any time without notice. By visiting and using this website, you agree to be bound by this Disclaimer, as well as our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our website, programs, products, and/or services constitutes your acceptance of any future changes or updates to this Disclaimer. If you do not agree to this Disclaimer, you should not access or use our website.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

Although I am a travel blogger and photographer by profession, I am not YOUR TRAVEL OR PHOTOGRAPHY ADVISOR. All content and information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only, and it does not constitute professional travel or photography advice. No professional-client relationship is established by your use of this website. A professional-client relationship is only formed after we have entered into a written agreement, signed by both parties, which outlines our fee structure and terms to represent you in a specific matter.

While we strive to provide accurate general information, the content presented here is not a substitute for professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the relevant field for your specific needs and circumstances before making any travel, photography, outdoor adventuring, financial, legal, or tax-related decisions.

COPYRIGHT POLICY

Unless otherwise stated, I am the legal copyright holder of all material on this website, and it may not be used, reprinted, modified, or published without my written consent. If you share, publish, or mention any content from this website, including press releases, articles, or other publications, a link back to Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures must be included.

Guest bloggers and contributors to this website are responsible for their own material and must ensure that their work complies with all applicable laws, adheres to Zen Discoveries’ guidelines, and is appropriate for our audience. The opinions expressed by third-party contributors are solely their own.

AFFILIATE / THIRD PARTY LINKS DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER

We may partner with other businesses or participate in various affiliate marketing programs where products or services are promoted or advertised on this website in exchange for commissions and/or financial rewards when you click on or purchase through our affiliate links. If you make a purchase via an affiliate link, we will receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

We may also recommend other products, services, coaches, or consultants, but these references do not constitute endorsements or guarantees regarding the accuracy of the information provided. Our recommendations are based on personal experience, but it is still your responsibility to conduct your own due diligence and ensure you have gathered complete and accurate information about these products, services, coaches, and consultants.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

These affiliate or third-party relationships do not compromise the integrity of the content, information, services, and materials presented to you on this website. You are under no obligation to click on any affiliate links or make purchases through them. All affiliate programs promoted are based on personal experiences and preferences.

Although we provide affiliate links for your convenience, we have no control over external websites, and they are solely responsible for their own content. Therefore, Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures, its officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us cannot be held liable for any content presented on these external websites or for any damages arising from them.

This disclosure applies to all affiliate links we share on our website, social media, emails, programs, products (such as courses and ebooks), services, and any other form of communication with you.

EARNINGS DISCLAIMER, TESTIMONIALS, AND OTHER DISCLAIMERS

From time to time, we may share income reports, success stories, product reviews, and testimonials from current or former customers on this website. These reports, reviews, and testimonials are accurate and provided for informational purposes only.

We share this information as examples, but they do not constitute guarantees or promises of any kind regarding your own results or success if you choose to use the same information, reviews, products, services, tips, or techniques offered here.

All testimonials featured on our website, programs, products, and services represent real-life experiences and results from other individuals. However, these testimonials are not intended to guarantee that you will achieve the same or similar results. Each person’s performance varies, and your results will depend on your unique circumstances.

You are encouraged to perform your own due diligence and research, as you are solely responsible for your earnings and results. Your potential earnings and success are contingent on factors such as your personal circumstances, abilities, experience, and skills. Therefore, you agree not to hold us, our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us liable for any success or failure directly or indirectly related to the information, reports, reviews, products, or services provided here.

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER

This website may review products that we use, have tested, and trust, which may include the use of product images, logos, and other content from third-party websites and manufacturers. No copyright is claimed for this content, and to the extent that such material appears to be infringed, we assert that its use is permissible under the fair use principles of U.S. copyright law. If you believe any material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact us at [email protected].

NO WARRANTIES

All content, information, products, and/or services provided on this website are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the content, information, materials, products, and/or services provided on this website. We do not guarantee that the website will meet your requirements, nor that the content presented will be current, complete, or error-free. We disclaim all warranties, express and implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures, including its officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us, harmless from all losses, claims, damages, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, or judgments, including associated costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys’ fees (“Liabilities”) that are incurred as a result of:

(a) your actions or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, or those of your agents, directors, officers, employees, or representatives;
(b) your actions and use of our website, including purchasing programs, products, and services;
(c) your violation of any laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances;
(d) your violation of any terms and conditions of this website; or
(e) any infringement by you or any other user of your account on the intellectual property or other rights of any individual.

We will notify you promptly of any such claims or liabilities and reserve the right to defend such claims, liabilities, or damages at your expense. You agree to fully cooperate and provide any assistance requested by us, without additional cost, in defending such claims.

RESERVED RIGHTS

We reserve the right to change the focus of this website, shut it down, sell it, or modify the terms of use at our discretion. Additionally, we reserve the right to edit and/or delete any comments submitted to Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures without notice, for reasons including but not limited to: comments deemed spam, offensive language or concepts, profanity, personal attacks, or targeting specific individuals or groups. We also reserve the right to remove or disapprove comments that contain unrelated links or links to external websites not aligned with our content.

Any letters, emails, blog comments, social media responses, or questions directed to us may be shared with our blog audience through this website or our newsletter, unless explicitly requested otherwise.

NO AI

The owner of this website does not consent to any content on this website being used or downloaded by third parties for the purpose of developing, training, or operating artificial intelligence or machine learning systems (“Artificial Intelligence Purposes”), unless specifically authorized in writing by the owner (including written electronic communication). Without such consent, users of this website, including third parties accessing it through automated systems, are prohibited from using any content on this website for Artificial Intelligence Purposes. Users or systems that violate this policy will be deemed to have breached these Terms.

PRIVACY POLICY

Zen Discoveries | Mindful Travel Adventures (“company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you provide to us. This privacy policy outlines what information is collected from you on https://zendiscoveries.com (hereinafter referred to as the “website”) and how that information is used. The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website.

By visiting and using the website, you accept and agree to be bound by this privacy policy. If any changes are made to our Privacy Policy, your continued use of the website will constitute your acceptance of those changes and updates. If you do not agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the website.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We respect the privacy of children, and in this policy, the term “child” refers to an individual under the age of 13. All information and content on this website is intended for individuals aged 18 and over. Children under the age of 13 are prohibited from using this website. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 without prior parental or guardian consent. If you believe that personal information has been collected from a child under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove that information.

WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW IT IS USED

When you access the website, you may provide certain personally identifiable information, which may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, physical address, avatar image, and payment details (such as credit card information) when making a purchase on the website.

This information is collected when you register on the site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, contact us, use the search feature, provide comments or feedback, fill out a form, engage in live chat, or participate in any other interactions on the website. Additionally, from time to time, we may collect information you submit when participating in online surveys posted on our website.

Your personal information is used to personalize your experience, improve the website, provide customer service support, process requests or transactions, tailor advertisements to your preferences, elicit reviews of services or products, provide offers or promotions, and follow up with you via email, live chat, or phone.

We may also use your information to provide offers and promotions from our partners or affiliates in exchange for a commission, at no additional cost to you.

Additionally, like other websites, we automatically collect certain information about you through Log Data and Google Analytics. Log Data includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser information, Internet Service Provider (ISP) details, operating system, and browser type. Similarly, Google Analytics collects data about your location, browsing history, the pages you visit, the equipment you use to access the website, traffic patterns, and other general information regarding your use of the website.

This information is used to analyze website statistics related to user behavior, improve the performance of the website, and enhance the products and services we offer to you.

COMMENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

When you leave a comment on our website, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. Your name, email address, and website/organization name are not shared with any third parties and may be used solely for communication purposes with you.

This website includes social media sharing options and links to platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Please be aware that social media platforms may track and collect your personal information. If you choose to interact with us on social media, you are voluntarily disclosing personal information, which becomes public. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the use, storage, or dissemination of such publicly disclosed information by others.

Your interactions with us via comments and social media do not subject us to any liability concerning the misuse of your information by third parties.

USE OF COOKIES

This website may use cookies to enhance and personalize your experience. Cookies are small files containing data, including an anonymous unique identifier, which a website sends to your computer’s hard drive when you visit. Like many other websites, we automatically collect non-personally identifiable information, such as your IP address, geographic location, language preference, and the date and time of your visit.

When you leave a comment on our website, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This option is for your convenience so that you don’t need to fill in your details again when leaving future comments.

If you have an account and log in to this website, we will set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

We may use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

Optimizing and personalizing your browsing experience.
Tracking website analytics.
Saving your preferences and settings for future visits.
Serving ads based on your interests.
Supporting affiliate marketing efforts.
Facilitating the posting of comments on our website.

This information is collected to better understand and serve your user experience on the website. You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit your access to certain features and content on the website.

THIRD PARTY LINKS AND USE

We may include, offer, or advertise third-party links, products, or services on this website. Once you click on a third-party link and leave this website, you are no longer bound by our Privacy Policy or Terms and Conditions.

Articles on this website may also include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, advertisements). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you had visited the other website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We may use Google AdSense advertising, along with other third-party advertising services, on the website. Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to the website. You can opt out of personalized Google ads by visiting Google’s privacy policy and adjusting your ad settings.

We do not control these third-party websites, and they have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the activities or practices of these third parties. You should contact them directly and review their privacy policies if you have any questions. You also acknowledge that your use of these third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

USE OF ANALYTICS

We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the usage of our website. These analytics tools help us understand how visitors interact with our content, allowing us to improve user experience and optimize the website’s performance.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our website. This data may be shared with other Google services, and Google may use the data to personalize ads within its advertising network.

You can opt out of having your activity tracked by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information about your website activity with Google Analytics.

For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please visit the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

STRIPE

Stripe is a payment processing service that collects contact details and payment information for products sold directly through our website. Your transaction details are securely handled by Stripe and are not revealed to us. For further details on how your information is handled, please refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

MAILCHIMP

We use MailChimp to manage the delivery of email updates and newsletters. MailChimp stores your name and email address solely for the purpose of sending you these communications. For more information on how MailChimp handles your data, please refer to the MailChimp Privacy Policy.

WORDPRESS

This website operates on the WordPress platform. WordPress stores your name, email address, and other personal information for login, security, and other functional purposes. For more information on how WordPress handles your data, please refer to the WordPress Privacy Policy.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

As a general rule, we do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

We may disclose your information to trusted third parties that assist in the operation of our website, such as our website hosting partners, email marketing service providers, and other service providers that help us deliver the products and services offered here.
We may disclose your information to comply with state or federal regulations, including responding to copyright infringement lawsuits or other legal claims related to the website.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, dissolution, or partial sale of the company in the future, we may disclose your information to the successor or acquiring party. However, your personal information will be transferred in accordance with this privacy policy.

EMAIL MARKETING

You have the option to opt in or unsubscribe from our email list. By subscribing and opting in, you agree to receive newsletters, updates, promotional materials, and other content related to this website. When you send an email, your message, email address, and responses are saved for communication purposes. This information is kept confidential and is not shared, sold, or traded with third parties, except as otherwise stated in this privacy policy.

We do not intend to offer goods or services to individuals residing in the European Union (EU) as outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you are located in the EU and opt in to receive any of our free products or services or purchase any products or services from our website, you will be subscribed to our free email newsletter after providing affirmative consent. Please refer to the Opt-Out section below if you wish to unsubscribe and stop receiving emails from us.

If you are not located in the EU, you will be automatically subscribed to our free email newsletter once you opt in to receive any of our free products or services or make a purchase on our website. Please refer to the Opt-Out section below if you wish to unsubscribe from our emails.

OPT OUT

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and do not engage in spamming or sending misleading information. If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of any email we send you, or by contacting us directly.

For third-party websites or services, please contact them directly to unsubscribe and/or opt out from their communications.

We also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as does the email marketing service we use to collect and manage your data.

GDPR VISITOR RIGHTS

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are within the European Union, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal data:

Data Retention: We will retain any information you provide until one of the following occurs:
- You request that we delete the information by sending a request to gmail zendiscoveries@gmail.com. Please note that such requests may result in you losing access to previously provided paid or free content.
- We decide to stop using our current data providers.
- The company ceases operations or discontinues offering its services.
- The data is no longer necessary to provide you services, becomes too costly to maintain, or the company deems it outdated.
Access to Your Data: You have the right to request access to the personal data that we store and to obtain details about how your data is being used.
Rectification or Erasure: You have the right to request that your personal data be corrected if it is inaccurate, or erased completely from our records.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request restrictions on the processing of your data. When processing is restricted, we may still store your data but will not process it further.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances, including but not limited to direct marketing, profiling, research, statistical purposes, and tasks based on legitimate interests or public interest.
Data Portability: You have the right to request your personal data from us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer that data to another data controller.
Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw that consent without affecting the lawfulness of any processing that occurred prior to your withdrawal.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority that has jurisdiction over GDPR-related issues.

We will only collect the information necessary to enter into a contract with you. You will not be required to provide consent for unnecessary processing as a condition of entering into any contract with us.

SECURITY

The security of your personal information is important to us, and we follow industry-standard practices to protect any personal information submitted to us, whether voluntarily or automatically. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. When you make a credit card purchase or any other transaction on the website, you will be directed to a third-party vendor to complete the transaction. Any information you provide during the checkout process is not stored on our website but is instead provided to the third-party vendor handling the purchase.

By using this website, you agree to hold us harmless for any security breach or unauthorized use of your personal information by third parties. You also agree that we cannot be held responsible for any unauthorized disclosure of your information without our knowledge or consent.

You should never submit sensitive personal information to this website. This includes but is not limited to:

Race or ethnic origin
Political opinions
Social Security Number
Date of birth
Religious beliefs
Health information
Criminal background
Credit card numbers (all transactions are handled by third-party vendors, so we never see or store this information)

If you submit such information, we are not liable for any consequences that may result. Should we become aware of such information, we will delete it if possible. If you post sensitive information in a comment, it will be visible to the public and could be misused by others who are not associated with this website. Please keep such information private.

ADVERTISING

This website is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (“CafeMedia”) for the purpose of placing advertisements. CafeMedia may collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about CafeMedia’s data usage, please visit their Publisher Advertising Privacy Policy.

PRIVACY POLICY UPDATES

This privacy policy is effective as of September 2019 and may be updated or modified as necessary. You are responsible for periodically reviewing this page to check for updates. Any modifications to this privacy policy will take effect once the new terms are published, and your continued use of the website after any updates are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified privacy policy.

MEDIAVINE PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING

This website uses Mediavine to manage all third-party advertising. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the website, which may involve the use of first- and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file sent to your computer or mobile device (collectively referred to as a “device”) that helps the website remember information about your browsing activity. These cookies may collect information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, geographic location, and referral URL if you arrived via a link from another site.

First-party cookies are created by the website you’re visiting, while third-party cookies are often used for behavioral advertising and analytics, created by a domain other than the website you’re currently visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons, and similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on this website to track interaction with advertising content and optimize ad targeting.

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Mediavine partners with the following data processors:

Pubmatic: For more information, please see Pubmatic’s privacy policy. Data collected may be transferred to Pubmatic and its demand partners for interest-based advertising. Non-cookie-based tracking technologies may also be used, which can be removed by clearing your browser’s cache.
Criteo: For more information, please see Criteo’s privacy policy. Criteo may collect, access, and use non-identifiable data to improve its products and services.
Pulsepoint: For more information, please see Pulsepoint’s privacy policy.
LiveRamp: For more information, please see LiveRamp’s privacy policy. LiveRamp may use your hashed, de-identified data for interest-based content or advertising across different platforms. To opt out, visit https://liveramp.com/opt_out/.
RhythmOne: For more information, please see RhythmOne’s privacy policy.
District M: For more information, please see District M’s privacy policy.
YieldMo: For more information, please see YieldMo’s privacy policy.
The Rubicon Project: For more information, please see Rubicon’s privacy policy.
Amazon Publisher Services: For more information, please see Amazon Publisher Services’ privacy policy.
AppNexus: For more information, please see AppNexus’ privacy policy.
OpenX: For more information, please see OpenX’s privacy policy.
Verizon Media (formerly Oath): For more information, please see Verizon Media’s privacy policy.
TripleLift: For more information, please see TripleLift’s privacy policy.
Index Exchange: For more information, please see Index Exchange’s privacy policy.
Sovrn: For more information, please see Sovrn’s privacy policy.
GumGum: For more information, please see GumGum’s privacy policy.
Digital Remedy: For more information, please see Digital Remedy’s privacy policy.
MediaGrid: For more information, please see MediaGrid’s privacy policy.
RevContent: For more information, please see RevContent’s privacy policy.
Centro, Inc.: For more information, please see Centro’s privacy policy.
33Across: For more information, please see 33Across’ privacy policy.
Conversant, LLC: For more information, please see Conversant’s privacy policy.

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